Job Description

Job ID

521109

Posted since

08-Sep-2026

Organization

Foundational Technologies

Field of work

Quality Management

Company

Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Chennai - Tamil Nadu - India

Dear Aspirant!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for: Global Audit Manager Partner Business

You’ll make an impact by:

· Plan, prepare, and conduct remote partner inspections in accordance with defined quality and audit standards (e.g., VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001), including documentation of objective evidence.

· Perform document-based evaluations, deep-dive assessments, and remote factory tours covering:

· Manufacturing and process flows, Product quality and process stability

· EHS compliance, Workplace organization and 5S implementation

· Risk and maturity assessment, Ensure all required partner documentation (Quality, EHS, Cybersecurity, Social Responsibility, process documentation, and compliance records) is complete, reviewed, and compliant prior to approval.

· Lead inspection kick-off meetings with global partners, aligning scope, expectations, timelines, and responsibilities.

• Partner Governance: Assess partner maturity, capabilities, risks, and compliance against defined qualification criteria and document results in a structured and traceable manner.

· Decide on inspection readiness and release partners only after all defined quality, compliance, and business requirements have been fulfilled.

· Support the qualification, monitoring, requalification, and governance of partners throughout their lifecycle.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Inspection Coordination:
• Coordinate with Sales, EHS, Regional Organizations, and Partner Quality responsible in HQ to support partner qualification activities worldwide.
• Enable and support HQ / Regional inspection responsible in planning and executing on-site inspections where required.
• Organize and align remote inspection schedules with partners, and internal stakeholders globally across multiple time zones.
• Corrective Actions, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

· Track, validate, and monitor corrective actions with partners until effective and sustainable closure is achieved.

· Create and maintain inspection reports, management summaries, and performance reviews.

· Finalize inspection reports including findings, action plans, conclusions, and approvals, and communicate results professionally to internal and external stakeholders.

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of remote inspection methodologies, qualification processes, checklists, standards, and governance models.

· Ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance across all partner inspections activities globally.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Supplier Quality Management, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Auditing, Manufacturing, or Operations.
• Proven experience conducting process audits, product audits, supplier audits, preferably including remote audits.
• Knowledge of medium-voltage products and manufacturing processes.
• Technical Expertise
• Knowledge of management system standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, VDA 6.3.
• Manufacturing and industrial processes, Product and process quality assurance
• EHS requirements and risk assessment, 5S and Lean principles
• Corrective and preventive action management, KPI-based performance monitoring
• Auditor certification and social audit knowledge are considered advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess partner maturity, risks, and compliance in a global environment.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making skills.
• Highly structured and organized working style with the ability to manage multiple inspections, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills in an international environment.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary, global, and cross-functional networks.
• High intercultural awareness and sensitivity when collaborating with partners of varying maturity levels and cultural backgrounds.
• High degree of ownership, reliability, execution strength, and accountability.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken; additional languages (especially Spanish) are an advantage.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

We’re Siemens. A collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.

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